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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES - Director of Animal Services Doni Rulofson, Animal Care Center Manager Christine McClintock
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request confirmation of the application submitted on 9/29/23 by the Tehama County Division of Animal Services, Animal Care Center for the More Pets and People Together Grant being offered on behalf of UC Davis in an amount not to exceed $150,000
b) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Director of Animal Services to sign the Agreement with The Regents of the University of California on behalf of its Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of its Koret Shelter Medicine Program, accepting the More Pets and People Together Grant funds, in the amount of $150,000, effective 1/1/24 and shall terminate 12/31/25
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Financial Impact:
The funds for the requested action are a result of the UC Davis More Pets and People Together Grant ($150,000)
Background Information:
On August 28, 2023, the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine program issued an RFP for the California for All Animals More Pets and People Together Grants.
On September 29, 2023, the Division of Animal Services submitted a proposal requesting funding for an additional Animal Care Coordinator position, as well as funding to establish community microchip checkpoints at various locations throughout Tehama and Glenn counties. On December 18, 2023, the Division was awarded $150,000; $145,000 to fund a coordinator position through 2025 and $5,000 for microchip scanners.
The key tasks of the coordinator during the grant period will be:
* Expand the Division's volunteer and foster programs, including outreach in the community.
* Conduct fee studies and recommend improvements to the existing fee schedule.
* Assist in the Community Outreach program for vaccination, microchipping, and spay neuter programs for privately owned animals.
This position will be advertised as a limited-term po...
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